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Prostate Cancer Awareness and Education Campaign

Prostate cancer is the most common major cancer in American men today. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. On Saturday, October 19, 2013, Forsyth Area Striders Team (F.A.S.T.), along with the Prostate Condition Education Council (PCEC), is proud to present the fifth annual FAST PACE RACE. This event ,and its proceeds, promotes prostate cancer awareness, education, and treatment options. We also offer free PSA testing and DR exams.

Course Description

Each course was designed by runners, for runners. Both the 5K and 10K are chip-timed, USATF-certified, point-to-point runs with an overall elevation drop to the finish line. The 5K course will produce many memorable PRs, and the 10K course with its beautiful half-mile visible downhill finish will give many runners their much sought-after Peachtree Road Race qualifying time.

PreRace Pasta Dinner

Please join the Fast Pace Race staff for a pre-race pasta dinner with special guest Bill Rodgers at the Cumming Fairgrounds from 6:30 till 8:30pm on Friday following packet pick-up. Packet pick will be Friday from noon till 7pm.We will be serving three kinds of pasta: spinach tortellini, cheese tortellini and baked ziti, and two sauces: meat sauce and marinara. Catering is provided by Giorgio?s Italian restaurant.The dinner will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids 12 and under.

2012 PACE Race Video

PACE Race Advanced Technical Fiber T-shirt

Advanced technical fiber t-shirts available in Men?s or Women?s fitted cut for early registrations. Please note the Women's fitted shirt tends to be on the small size. Women who prefer a looser fit should request a Men's shirt.

Parking

Parking will be available in the Cumming Fair Grounds Gate B or Lot 1. The fairgrounds will be the staging/finishing area with parking for approximately 2000 cars and ample restrooms.

Packet Pickup

Pickup your packet on Friday before the race from Noon till 7PM at Heritage Village in the Fairgrounds. Race day packet pickup opens at 6:30am inside the Cumming Fairgrounds main building.

Start Line Transportation

The start line is approximately one mile from the fairgrounds. We will offer buses to transport runners/walkers to the starting line from 7:00 am - 7:45 am, or participants may choose to walk/run to the start via sidewalks.

Heritage Village Post Race

Both races finish in front of the Cumming Fairgrounds. Post-race food, beverages and ample restrooms will be available. Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female, and Age Group awards (Male/Female in 5-year increments) will be provided to the top 3 finishers for both the 5k and 10k.

Title Sponsor - Georgia Urology

Georgia Urology is one of the nation's largest private urology groups. With over 36 physicians and 25 office locations, Georgia Urology is a fully integrated group providing the most comprehensive care in the Southeast. GU is supplying the doctors and RNs who will conduct the free race day PSA screenings.

Information on the National PACE Race Series

The Prostate Awareness and Cancer Education (PACE) Race Series reaches men and women to educate them on prostate cancer, and increase awareness of the disease as well as emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle.The PACE series began in 2002 and now, featuring a team of celebrity runners, Including world famous marathoners Bill Rodgers and Benji Durden, the race series has reached millions of men around the country.

Arrive on Time and Be Prepared to set a PR!

DON'T FORGET! Because this is a point-to-point course, you should arrive EARLY to be shuttled to the start. Buses for the 1-mile trip to the start line begin boarding at 7:00 am from the Fairgrounds and will end at 7:45 am. Races begin promptly at 8:00 am.

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